Republican voters like McCain
- Posted by Beth on February 5th, 2008 filed in 2008 election, Candidates, John McCain, Politics polls · Republicans
Conservative media and blogs may not think conservative and/or Republican voters like McCain, but that’s because they never step outside the echo chambers that tell them McCain is a “liberal just like Hillary.” Or maybe they’re just dishonest. Or both.
The Conservative Eliteā¢ just doesn’t get it.
Via Marc Ambinder, poll from Pew.
PaulW says:
Interesting stat of note: the McCain supporters are not as enthused for their own guy (88 percent) as Romney’s are for him (97), and Huck’s for him (95). Also noteworthy: the McCain people are not loving them the Dubya currently in office (66 percent) unlike Romney’s (82) and Huck’s (77).
To me, this is telling me that the McCain voters are not as ideologically driven, that they do express their doubts and concerns about their leadership choices… which to me suggests intelligence and a willingness to question. They are not going to be jumping in blindly this election, they are displaying more pragmatism than the other voters…
Terrye says:
Rush is out there defending Obama and Hillary on Iraq, while at the same time he is saying McCain is wrecking the GOP to get revenge.
I got news for motor mouth, it is not McCain who is wrecking the GOP. It is guys like Rush Limbaugh. The self serving s. o. b.
Beth says:
Amen, Terrye. If they make lifelong conservatives like me ashamed of being called a “conservative,” how the hell do they expect to convert anyone else to conservatism? They’re idiots.
Patricia Richetto says:
Is anyone looking at the BIG picture here? How can any American blame the Bush administration and ignore what has been going on in Congress for four years to block President Bush’s efforts to advance change and improvement in our country and to stop the carnage of terrorist activity? I just don’t recall that any war has created prosperity in the U.S. until peace was restored. Thank God George Bush had the courage and integrity to advance democracy and peace for the future of ourselves and our families. I get weary of mean spirited comments that do nothing to lead and shape the future generations of this country.
And as for this election…Mitt Romney has my vote. Have you examined his personal life and business resume? Successful businessman, devoted to his family, great leadership and delegation skills and vision for this country’s future. Do you wonderful citizens of the country want peace and prosperity for your children? Look at the facts, and don’t be swayed by emotion.
Stix says:
OK. I really do not trsut any kind of poll. There are way too many variables to figure out the whole Republican bas based on a poll of hundreds or thousands of voters.
Beyind that, I do not getmy orders from Rush or anybody. I think for myself. After Thompson got out and also Guiliani, there was achopice between 3 people. Huckabe is a populist like Edwards and even his campain manger called him a polulist.
Romney isnt that great either, he is a man that will sayanything to get elevted and changed his positions. But at least he has changed his positions closer to mine over the years.
Then you got McCain. He was a stalwart forthe conservative cause when he began, but over the years he has been vering to the left. I am not saying he is a liberal like Hillary or Obama,but he has been going left,especailly the last few years.
And I am notone of the people that will not vote for him in the Gemeral Election. He is a much better person for the Presidency than either Hillary or Obama.
Let the people be heard and then we need to get behind whoever winsthe Republican Nomination
Beth says:
Patricia, thanks. I’m still a huge fan of President Bush, and I’d vote for him without hesitation again over anyone. I think history will treat him well–nobody ever said being President during war was easy, but he’s done well. I just happen to think John McCain is the best to be the next Commander in Chief this time. I’ll wait until we’re at peace to vote for a CEO. Nothing against Romney; I just believe that McCain is the right man for these times.
And yeah, I’m sick of the mean-spirited rhetoric too. I don’t know if it’s because of the 24-hour news cycle combined with the rise of blogs and the internet in general (I think it is), but I wish people would just chill out. People have no integrity, no intellectual honesty these days when it comes to politics.
Chris says:
Patricia, Beth,
For all the bashing Bush has endured, no one can say he didn’t govern like he said he would and no one can say he didn’t stay the course in his efforts. And, yes, against Hillary or Obama, it’s another vote for W from me as well. That’s the one little secret that the dems don’t want people to know. Replay the 2000 or 2004 election today and the margin of victory for Bush is even bigger than before. When you nominate a loser like Gore or Kerry, expect to lose. It’s why I think that if we can get the McCain haters who say they won’t vote for him back, we will shred Hillary or Obama. Once the record is revealed, we win.
I hope Romney wins the nomination, but if it is McCain, I *WILL* vote for him. I may not like him, but I will vote for him because the alternative is far worse.
I think Romney can be a decent CIC. He seems to be the type (and I could be wrong) who can listen and learn, meaning get the hell out of the way and let the generals do their job. Like W did these last 7 years. But there is little doubt that Hillary would be a terrible CIC. She hates the military. Obama is a “run away, run away” pacifist.
Beth says:
Hillary would be a terrible CIC. She hates the military.
You got that right–she does hate the military.
As for Obamessiah, I wonder if he’s ever even known anyone in the military. I don’t think he has the foggiest idea about defense or foreign policy at all. Stupid pacifist bullshit is for MTV-watching teenagers who truly have no idea about how the real world works. Pacifism requires a complete disconnect with reality. God, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but even Hillary, who hates the military, would be a better CINC than Obamessiah. At least she knows something about it! To me, Obamessiah is the Nightmare Scenario, and not for the reasons Obamatards think (that we’re “scared of losing to him”). It’s because he would be a disaster. I keep hearing people say he’d be Jimmuh Carter all over again, but I think he’d be WORSE.
William Teach says:
See, I always thought elections were about electing the person most citizens thought would do the best job for the country, rather then one who fit into a narrow, dogmatic view.
Personally, I think a lot of the conservative “hate McCain” personalities are forgetting what Conservatives actually stand for, and that country comes before party.
funky chicken says:
Hillary would be a better CIC than Obama, only because she would succumb less to magical thinking.
She wouldn’t fund the military much better, but she wouldn’t have crazy “We are the World” fantasies either.
funky chicken says:
I want the pirate
Lord Bitememan says:
You mean that horrible liberal Bush who proposed Bushamnesty and actually endorsed McCain-Feingold!!!!!!!1111111oneonetwo Okay, all kidding aside, Bush has been an okay president. I think a big part of his historical legacy will be rooted in the ultimate outcome of Iraq. If, in a generation, Iraq is a stable, moderate place in the middle east, Bush will be seen as a genius. If, in a generation, we refer to large portions of that country as the “Iranian Empire” Bush will be excoriated by history.
Do I think Romney has the sort of resolve Bush had to make a principled stand when the chips are down? Absolutely not! He wouldn’t even stand with a consistant set of principles between being governor of Massachusetts and running for the Republican nomination. Huckabee and McCain at least make no appologies about unpopular positions they held and stick to their guns.
Stix says:
Well, it looks like McCain is going to be the nominee. It will be interesting who he will have as his VP. It will go a long way in mending the divide he has with some in the Republican Party.
You have to give McCain credit, he ran a good campaign and Romney just wasn’t up for the challenge. I think it might have a little to do that he is a Mormon, but that doesn’t matter now.
At leas t Ron Paul didn;t get any kind of voted. I think the most he had was around %5. And McCain does have some pretty good people around him, Guiliani, Forbes and a few others I forgot right now.
Lord Bitememan says:
Stix, if it makes any difference, I personally hope John will pick a running-mate who can mend fences with party conservatives. I’m thinking Huckabee is in a formidable position to force John’s hand, but maybe Fred isn’t such a bad choice either.
Beth says:
That’s the spirit, Stix! RON PAUL GOT OWNED! AGAIN! hahahahahahahahaha!
William Teach says:
I’ve heard the name Kay Bailey Hutchinson thrown around to be McCain’s running mate. That would be an interesting choice!